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User Reviews for: The Black Phone

jarvis-9477279
8/10  2 years ago
8/10
Well this was different and as I am a sucker for anything BlumHouse I will say I really enjoyed it.
Didn't quite know what to expect but as the story unfolded with the snatcher I was like okay he's messed up in the head on another level, show me more. But they kept me in the dark mostly with that which is cool and for a change they had kids in a movie that actually didn't annoy the Hella out of me.
In fact for me that Sister was a scene stealer and I would have liked to have seen her with more screen time and an even bigger role because for me that's when the story and movie was at it's best as she Brought the hole thing to life and made it super interesting.
I did enjoy how you saw them as well as hear them on the phone, that was cool and I loved the jump scares also.
Good movie, not really seen one done quite like this before and I have it pre-ordered on
Blu Ray. Because as I said
BlumHouse is my number one favourite production so I will lap almost anything with their stamp on it.
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Horseface
/10  2 years ago
I had to abandon this very early on, as I couldn't see anything. I'm pretty sure it was daytime, because kids were going to school, but it was so darkly lit that it looked like late dusk. I think there was a sun in the sky, but it might have been a firefly. I put my TV on "vivid," but it couldn't remedy the problem. Maybe there's a good movie in here, but the production is clearly broken, so if you have an HDR TV, you won't be able to see anything.
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MSB
/10  2 years ago
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/the-black-phone-spoiler-free-review

"The Black Phone carries a horror premise with a supernatural touch full of potential, but it plays too safe by betting on a narrative that's too simple, predictable, and repetitive.

Scott Derrickson elevates his work with a distinct style, and the fact that the main focus belongs to the protagonists development rather than on generic jumpscares pleases me.

Mason Thames and Madeleine McGraw are, without a doubt, the most impressive elements of the entire film, delivering two of the best performances by young actors of the last decade. Ethan Hawke is underused, just like his unexplored character.

I recommend it, but personally, I expected something more creative."

Rating: C+
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Steve Parker
/10  2 years ago
THE BLACK PHONE is a haunting and suspenseful new thriller starring Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and Ethan Hawke, and directed by Scott Derrickson.

13-year-old Charlie is kidnapped by a child murderer and locked in a soundproof basement. The previous victims of the killer start calling Charlie on an out-of-service phone. These chilling calls give the boy a chance to save himself and others from the killer's clutches.

THE BLACK PHONE is suspenseful and scary without the need to have onscreen violence (the violence is mostly off-screen). The cast is excellent, particularly Thames and McGraw, who both give standout performances. Thames is particularly convincing as the terrified boy who is trying to make sense of the situation he's in. Hawke is also chilling as the killer, though his character is not as fleshed out as I would have liked. The movie is well-made and well-acted and has a solid story with some creepy moments — and the length is exactly right. An enjoyable addition to the genre.
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ArielRodriguez
9/10  2 years ago
Scott Derrickson is becoming a name that secures success at the box office, mainly in the horror genre. In this film set in the United States of the 1970s, the director presents a correctly executed and, above all, well measured thriller. The story of a kidnapper of children and teenagers is in itself terrifying, but the inclusion of supernatural elements elevates the film to a very good production. Even behind the mask (which is fantastically designed and will surely remain in the collective imagination like that of Jason or Ghostface), Ethan Hawke manages to convey with his interpretation the brutality of a terrifying man. For his part, Mason Thames executes each of his scenes to perfection (what an actor who at 15 years of age masterfully stars in his first feature film!). The duo created by them as the bad guy and the good guy is fantastic. The other young interpretation is given by Madeleine McGraw, who joins the previous two in her wonderful performance. What makes this movie work so well, moreover, is the script that makes us really empathize with Finney, the protagonist, and from there everything flows wonderfully. The music, the camera movements and the set are very well used. In addition, it is greatly appreciated that the duration is adequate so as not to make the story tedious but to give it the end at the right time
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